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Updated Information Felony Assault Suspect Surrenders to Troopers Released-Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Georgetown-A 32-year-old Smyrna man surrendered to state troopers earlier today after a warrant charging him with felony assault was obtained. Brian A. Morris turned himself in at Troop 4 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Morris was formally charged with First Degree Assault and arraigned. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $30,000.00 secured bond.
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Brian A. Morris _______________________________________________________________________ Troopers Investigate Domestic Related Felony Assault near Georgetown Released-Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Georgetown-Troop 4 criminal investigators are currently investigating a felony assault that sent a 42-year-old Georgetown man to the hospital with serious injuries last night. State Troopers were dispatched to a residence located along the 19000 block of County Seat Highway to investigate a reported assault. Upon arrival, detectives learned at approximately 9:50 p.m., the suspect identified as Brian A. Morris, 32, of the 500 block of W. Commerce Street, Smyrna, and his girlfriend were at her home allegedly drinking alcohol with the victim. The 32-year-old Georgetown woman told investigators, she and the victim dated previously and he was still an acquaintance of both her and the suspect. During this time a physical altercation between the two men began. During the fight the suspect allegedly struck the victim several times in the head with an unknown object. It’s unknown why the two men began to fight. As a result of the confrontation, the victim sustained massive facial contusion and a sever wound to the back of his head. The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center via Delaware State Police helicopter. The victim was treated and admitted and is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant charging Morris with one count of Felony Assault. Law enforcement asks for the publics’ continued support with these types of cases. The Delaware State Police ask anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brian A. Morris to call Troop 4 (302) 856-5850 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submissions can be made via https://owa.state.de.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstip.htm |
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